The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."